According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has officially secured regulatory approval in China for a new blacked-out exterior trim package and a dark-finished 20" Helix 2.0 wheel design for the Model Y. This development reflects Tesla’s ongoing integration of AI-driven customization options to cater to the preferences of Chinese consumers, a market where personalization powered by artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing automotive purchasing decisions (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Jan 12, 2026). The approval not only broadens Tesla’s product offering but also highlights the growing business opportunity for AI-enhanced vehicle customization in China’s competitive electric vehicle sector.